Obituaries, April 7, 2023
Susan “Sue” Anita Puranen
Susan “Sue” Anita Puranen born in Cudahy, WI was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left to be with the Lord on April 5, 2023 at the age of 81.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years (Willard M. Puranen), her parents (Andrew and Harriet Rytman) and several sisters and a brother.
Sue is survived by her son Christopher Puranen (Laura), her daughters Colleen Drake (David), Carrie Janes (Greg), her grandchildren Alyson (D.J.) Carozza, Andrew, Lucy, Travis, Lesley, Taylor and Olivia and her great grandchild Virginia (Ginny) Marie.
She moved to Kokomo, IN with her late husband in 1973. For 15 years, she enjoyed working for Haworth High School and Kokomo Center Township Schools in the cafeteria. She was an avid Band Mom while her kids were in high school, she enjoyed crocheting, cooking and planning events, but most of all playing and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved being retired, travelling with her late husband. She donated may hours to crocheting hats for the patients at the St. Vincent Cancer Center.
Mom, we will miss you dearly, but we are so thankful for the love and time you gave our family until the very end.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 8, 2023 with visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and service to follow. Pastor Nathan Janssen will be officiating. Sue will be buried at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Cudahy, WI. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Puranen family.
Joan Ruth Covey
Joan Ruth Covey, age 95, of Muncie, Indiana passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
A time of visitation for Joan will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. A funeral service will occur Friday, April 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. An entombment will occur Friday, April 7, 2023 at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetmemoryGarden.com for the Covey family.
Phylis Coleen (Hainlen) Hardy
Phylis Coleen (Hainlen) Hardy, 86, Greentown passed away at 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Converse, Indiana to Paul and Alta (Lightle) Hainlen, Sr. On November 16, 1956 she married Jerry Hardy, who preceded her in death on April 4, 2021.
Phylis graduated from Eastern High School in 1956. She was a homemaker and spent many hours working in the yard gardening and tending to her many flowers. She was a huge Cincinnati Reds fan. Phylis also loved animals, especially her cats, Misty & Raha.
She is survived by her son, Terry A. Hardy.
In addition to her husband Jerry, Phylis was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Paul Hainlen, Jr.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Beeler and her nurse, Stacey at American Health Network; Century Villa Healthcare staff, Kirsten, Olivia, Faith, Ellie, Laura, Mary, Mallory, Summer, and Charlene and the Century Villa Rehab staff; and the entire Emergency Room staff at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.
Private services will be held at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main St. Greentown, with private burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kokomo Humane Society in Phylis’ memory. Messages of condolence may be left at www.hasler-stout.com.